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microclimate
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microclimate

Climatic condition in a relatively small area, within a few feet above and below the Earth's surface and within canopies of vegetation. Microclimates are affected by such factors as temperature, humidity, wind and turbulence, dew, frost, heat balance, evaporation, the nature of the soil and vegetation, the local topography, latitude, elevation, and season. Weather and climate are sometimes influenced by microclimatic conditions, especially by variations in surface characteristics.


microclimate [¦mī·krō′klī·mət]
(climatology)
The local, rather uniform climate of a specific place or habitat, compared with the climate of the entire area of which it is a part.


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The three Natick selections receiving top honors were Interceptor Body Armor; the Modular Integrated Communication Helmet (MICH)/Advanced Combat Helmet; and Micro Climate Cooling Body Garment, all from the Individual Protection Directorate (IPD), and were on display at the ceremony.
He uses only blue agave plants from the Los Altos region; a small micro climate that he believes produces the sweet, smooth yet mild flavor.
A lake, of rain water and ground water, planted with rushes will improve the micro climate.
 
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